Rebecca Tester
Hampton,Tennessee
Overview
1
1
Certificate
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Crossroads Treatment Centers
Johnson City, TN
02.2026 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions, promoting emotional well-being and recovery.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and therapeutic goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to support client progress and enhance coping strategies.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and ongoing evaluations.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support clients in recovery journeys.
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution to ensure client safety and well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Therapist
Creekside Behavioral Health
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluate existing, new and prospective patients based on their needs, desires and limitations.
- Maintain constant communication with clients while addressing their concerns and goals and helping them keep positive attitudes.
- Coordinate with departments to assist in helping client feel comfortable and confident.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and in-house clinical guidelines.
- Build rapport with residents/patients and their families.
- Relay all concerns to supervisory case manager.
- Facilitate supportive and psychotherapy services and counseling to address needs of the individual.
- Collaborate with team members to assist in development of individualized treatment plans.
- Effectively utilize community resources and serve in 2 plus weekly therapy groups.
- Evaluated and provided treatment planning and crisis intervention for those in need.
- Assisted in developing programs for clients to improve well-being and health.
- I work children and adult populations.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes for clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Developed personalized treatment plans addressing diverse psychological needs.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support client mental health goals.
Director Of Social Services
Greystone Health Care
06.2021 - Current
- Sets goals and plans for the social services department.
- Establishes and directs the policies of the nursing home and supervises staff.
- Provides accurate information about the nursing home facility to community members and their families during outreach activities.
- Sets an appointment with interested parties and schedule a tour of the nursing home facility.
- Provides members of the community with an explanation of their rights and determine whether they meet the eligibility requirements for the program.
- Monitors the progress and effectiveness of the program by collecting and analyzing data.
- Recruits, hires, and trains new staff members.
- Guides staff in meeting organizational goals.
- Led program development and implementation to enhance resident care services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Streamlined operational processes to improve service delivery efficiency for residents.
- Mentored staff in best practices for social service delivery and resident engagement.
Director of Social Services
Signature Healthcare of Greeneville
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Sets goals and plans for the social services department.
- Establishes and directs the policies of the nursing home and supervises staff.
- Provides accurate information about the nursing home facility to community members and their families during outreach activities.
- Sets an appointment with interested parties and schedule a tour of the nursing home facility.
- Provides members of the community with an explanation of their rights and determine whether they meet the eligibility requirements for the program.
- Monitors the progress and effectiveness of the program by collecting and analyzing data.
- Recruits, hires, and trains new staff members.
- Guides staff in meeting organizational goals.
- Developed and implemented programs enhancing resident care and support services.
- Led interdisciplinary teams to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Established partnerships with community organizations for resource allocation and advocacy efforts.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal regulations in social services operations.
Behavioral Therapy Assistant
Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Evaluate existing, new and prospective patients based on their needs, desires and limitations.
- Maintain constant communication with clients while addressing their concerns and goals and helping them keep positive attitudes.
- Coordinate with departments to assist in helping client feel comfortable and confident.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and in-house clinical guidelines.
- Build rapport with residents/patients and their families.
- Relay all concerns to supervisory case manager.
- Facilitate supportive and psychotherapy services and counseling to address needs of the individual.
- Collaborate with team members to assist in development of individualized treatment plans.
Case Manager BSW Intern
Catalyst Health Solutions for Bachelor of Social Work
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Evaluate existing, new and prospective patients based on their needs, desires and limitations.
- Maintain constant communication with clients while addressing their concerns and goals and helping them keep positive attitudes.
- Coordinate with departments to assist in helping client feel comfortable and confident.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and in-house clinical guidelines.
- Build rapport with residents/patients and their families.
- Relay all concerns to supervisory case manager.
- Facilitate supportive and psychotherapy services and counseling to address needs of the individual.
- Collaborate with team members to assist in development of individualized treatment plans.
- Effectively utilize community resources and serve in 2 plus weekly therapy groups.
- Evaluated and provided treatment planning and crisis intervention for those in need.
- Assisted in developing programs for clients to improve well-being and health.
- 475 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lifecare Center of Elizabethton
Elizabethton, TN
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Assisted with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) by serving meals and feeding patients as needed; offering fresh water and snacks; helping patients ambulate; and turning, positioning, and transferring patients.
- Took care of patients’ personal hygiene by assisting with or giving bed baths, baths, or showers; toileting by offering bedpans and walking patients to the toilet; providing backrubs and skin care; and keeping patients clean.
Privately Hired Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillsville, VA
11.2007 - 08.2011
- Assisted and coordinated health care plans with Hospice to ensure care of the patients.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN2020
Associates of Science - Psychology
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TNAssociates of Science - Social Work
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TNMaster of Science - Public Health Admin
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-2028
Skills
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Counseling
- Mental health support
- HIPAA
- Self-care strategies
- Building rapport
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Behavior monitoring
- Career counseling
- Crisis response
- Psychoeducation
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Anger management
- Client records management
- Adolescent counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Relapse prevention
- Suicide prevention
- Client needs assessment
- Intake assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Interventions
- Motivational interviewing
- Needs assessment
- Care planning
- Social work
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Honor Roll Award.
Affiliations
- Honor Society of East Tennessee State University May 2018 – Present
- Honor Society of Northeast State Community College August 2015- May 2016
- NASW member 2017-present
Certification
- SMART RECOVERY Training -
Timeline
Counselor
Crossroads Treatment Centers
02.2026 - Current
Therapist
Creekside Behavioral Health
08.2022 - Current
Director of Social Services
Signature Healthcare of Greeneville
12.2021 - 04.2023
Director Of Social Services
Greystone Health Care
06.2021 - Current
Behavioral Therapy Assistant
Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2021
Case Manager BSW Intern
Catalyst Health Solutions for Bachelor of Social Work
08.2019 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lifecare Center of Elizabethton
05.2014 - 11.2015
Privately Hired Certified Nursing Assistant
11.2007 - 08.2011
Associates of Science - Psychology
Northeast State Community College
Associates of Science - Social Work
Northeast State Community College
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
East Tennessee State University
Master of Science - Public Health Admin
East Tennessee State University
Summary
Professional counselor equipped to guide clients through challenges and foster personal growth. Strong background in providing emotional support, conflict resolution, and developing coping strategies. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within team to achieve impactful results. Adaptable and dependable with focus on active listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
Additional Qualifications
Completed classes and proficient in American Sign Language